Medical Transcriptionist I

Quest Diagnostics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible vacation/paid time off

Financial and retirement benefits including 401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Pittsburgh is seeking a Medical Transcriptionist I to transcribe dictation from medical staff and perform clerical duties. Ideal candidates will have strong data entry skills and a high school diploma. This full-time position offers benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with a supportive work environment that encourages veterans to apply.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years transcription experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe gross description and clinical information into LIS.
• Make corrections to reports as per Pathologist instructions.
• Provide STAT results to clients when applicable.
• Obtain patient clinical history.
• Train new staff members.
• Prepare consultation cases for send-out.
• Maintain Send-out/Consultation log.
• Select pathologist QC cases.
• Assign CPT codes after training.
• Notify supervisors of test performance issues.
• Follow standard operating procedures.

Skills

Strong Data Entry skills

Good clerical skills

Organizational skills

Phone communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Medical Transcriptionist I - Pittsburgh, PA - Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM

Responsible for transcribing specialty dictation from all members of the medical/clinical staff via recorded dictation and sorts/files copies of transcribed reports. Performs other clerical duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for transcribing gross description and may transcribe microscopic diagnosis and other clinical information into LIS
• Make corrections/edits to reports, as per Pathologist instructions
• Provide verbally, STAT and malignant results to clients, as applicable
• Obtain patient clinical history, as applicable
• May participate in the training of new staff members
• Prepare outside consultation cases for send-out to the client, as applicable
• Maintain Send-out/Consultation log, as applicable
• May select pathologist QC cases (PASR)
• May assign CPT codes, once required training is completed and documented
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct problem or immediately notify general supervisor, technical supervisor or director
• Understand and follow all applicable standard operating procedures for job-related responsibilities, to include Pathologist Electronic Signature Guidelines SOP
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Required Work Experience: N/A
• Preferred Work Experience: 0-3 years transcription experience

Physical And Mental Requirements

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: 1 to 10 pounds frequently; 11 to 25 pounds occasionally; 36 to 50 pounds seldom; over 50 pounds not to be lifted without assistance
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods
• Frequent walking and/or standing

Knowledge

Medical Terminology

Skills

• Strong Data Entry skills
• Good clerical, organizational, phone and communication skills

Benefits

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full-time employees
• Well-being programs and health assessment (Blueprint for Wellness)
• Flexible vacation/paid time off and holidays
• Financial and retirement benefits including 401(k) or Roth IRA with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, with buy-up options
• Flexible Spending Accounts and other benefits

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.